Why do I need a Jamaica TRN if I have an attorney representing me?
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz, Why do I need a TRN if someone in Jamaica is applying for probate on my behalfI paid an attorney some funds to apply for probate of a Will for me so that I can get property left by my uncle for me. They took forever, so I asked a friend and gave him […]
Dont shoot the hustling stall owner, there is a solution legally!
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz, My brother worked his heart out in a shop long after the owner died for at least 20 years. Last year he gave a stall owner permission to use some of the space, and that stall owner is trying to run him out by throwing out his things. When my brother […]
5 Best Jamaican Celebrity Quotes this Week!: "Who Said What?"
I have held the Football World Cup all these country’s playing for… – Usain Bolt (https://www.facebook.com/usainbolt) It’s the first day of Summer, so here’s a reminder why you should visit Jamaica:) – Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (https://www.facebook.com/ShellyAnnFraserPryce) “I find that it is not the circumstances in which we are placed, but the spirit in which we face […]
Three Ways to Prevent the Deal from Going Sour – Jamaica Real Estate Advice & Tips
A real estate deal that goes sour is a nightmare for both sellers and buyers. You may lose your deposit, suffer extraordinary delays in closing the deal, be charged interest penalties or even be sued in court should the deal goes bad. You deserve to have peace of mind that all will go well whenever […]
My mom is ‘out-of-it’ at 91, help me transfer title for Jamaica land to me please!
QUESTION: DEAR LEGAL WIZ, I am having a HUGE problem.. Please hear me out and see how you can assist. My mom is over here with me and she is 91. She is totally out of it.She had asked me to look over her property and we have a tenant living there. I cant find […]
12 Questions with Arlene Laing, the creator of the first Jamaican Website on the Internet
Arlene Laing is a pioneer when it comes to Jamaican internet websites. She created the first Jamaican website online in 1994 and was an inspiration for us starting Jamaicans.com in 1995. Here is our conversation with Arlene. – Tell us what drove you to create the very first Jamaican website on the Internet? I have […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“I’m just heterosexual and have always had a stance. Being heterosexual, being a woman and being a mother should give me enough right to embrace that about myself without offending anybody,” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this week? See our top ten Celeb quotes to find out! “Night to REMEMBER #thank […]
If I have no money to hire a lawyer, can I still apply for Letters of Administration
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have question rather than comment and would appreciate receipt of an answer Can one submit a request for a letter of administration without the use of an attorney? What If you are unable to retain an attorney what are the options available to an individual who needs this matter addressed. […]
You Live Abroad: Three Costly Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling your Property in Jamaica
You reside abroad and own a property in Jamaica. You may, or may not have intentions of returning here to live. Nevertheless, you wish to sell this property. Many overseas residents become frustrated with, what seems to be, idiotic bureaucracy when they are selling their properties in Jamaica. If this is your perception, it does […]
Conversation with Jamaican blogger, TV host and social media maven, Chelan Smith aka Mamachel
She is described as odd & peculiar. Never one to back down from a challenge. This week we have a conversation with with Jamaican Blogger, TV host and social media maven, Chelan Smith aka Mamachel. Her popular website and video blog, “The Adventures of Mamachel”, chronicles her escapades. Here is our conversation with Mamachel. […]